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My Take
Yura Movsisyan's story moves me more than his stat line, though the numbers are real too. Born in Baku in the dying days of the Soviet world, of Armenian descent, and educated in Pasadena, his life is a map of displacement. Yet on the pitch he was decisive: a striker good enough for Spartak Moscow and worth 14 goals in 38 caps for Armenia. I'm drawn to athletes who carry a complicated identity and still find clarity in front of goal. Choosing to represent the homeland he never grew up in says something about pride, and I respect that choice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yura Movsisyan
- Name (Japanese)
- ユーラ・モフシシャン
- Reading
- ゆーら・もふししゃん
- Born
- August 2, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Baku, Baku Governorate, Azerbaijan
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- Pasadena City College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yura Movsisyan born?
Born August 2, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Yura Movsisyan from?
Yura Movsisyan is from Baku, Baku Governorate, Azerbaijan.
What does Yura Movsisyan do?
Yura Movsisyan works as association football player.
How tall is Yura Movsisyan?
Yura Movsisyan is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.